Sermons on Communion Metaphors:

A Dynamic Church Devotes Themselves To The Lord's Supper Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jul 8, 2008

God gives the Lord’s Supper both to proclaim the reality of an alternative community and to produce it.

Scripture Introduction [Teri’s and Shelley’s stories from the chapter, “The Crisis of Loneliness,” in Anderson, Signs of Warning, Signs of Hope.] Teri and Shelley are typical 30-something adults. Teri was surrounded by friends in high school and college, but her network of friends began to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:14-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Live Your Life In God's Light

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Feb 4, 2002

Adding to the metaphor used for Jesus in his Gospel, John points us to the life we live in God’s Light

How have you been feeling lately? Does it seem like you have a decreased amount of energy? Do you feel fatigued? Have you been craving sugar and eating more than usual? In the last two months have you had difficulty getting out of bed in the morning? Are you sleeping more than usual, been less ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Free From Slavery (Exodus 14)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 19, 2024

Is the Exodus more than history? Is it also a metaphor for our eternal salvation? Let's look at Exodus 14.

How hard does the devil fight to keep us enslaved to evil? Does it require God’s miraculous intervention to free us? Is the Exodus not just the history of a nation’s salvation but also a metaphor for our eternal salvation? Let’s look at Exodus 14. Was God more concerned that the Egyptians know ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Floodgates Of Heaven

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 1, 2025

The concept of the floodgates of heaven is a powerful metaphor for the abundant blessings God promises to those who are faithful in their giving and obedience to Him.

FLOODGATES OF HEAVEN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Malachi 3:10 – "Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this," says the LORD Almighty, "and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:10, Matthew 7:7-8, Luke 6:38, Ephesians 3:20, 2 Corinthians 9:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Mirror Of Truth

Contributed by Ricky Simpson on Nov 27, 2023

The book of James presents a vivid metaphor—a mirror that reflects not only our physical appearance but the state of our souls.

The book of James presents a vivid metaphor—a mirror that reflects not only our physical appearance but the state of our souls. James 1:22-25 guides us through this reflective journey, offering profound insights for our spiritual growth. Let us explore the transformative power of the mirror of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus The Bread Of Life Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Nov 22, 2018

In order to have life – real life, the God’s life which is a qualitatively different life – we must believe and put our faith in Jesus Christ who is the Bread of Life. In the life of the church the Lord’s Supper is a celebration of this transformative reality.

This message was not written or preached by myself. Jesse Caulfield, a member of our congregation who preaches every now and then to give me a Sunday off, is the author. Permission to upload and distribute this message has been given so the series can be complete. Be Blessed. Message John ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-59

Denomination: Baptist

He Went A Little Further

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Apr 19, 2008

This sermon is ideal to use for a communion service. Focusing on the extent the Lord went to, to secure our salvation. I had the communion service part way through.

HE WENT A LITTLE FURTHER Matthew 26:39. He went on a little farther and bowed with his face to the ground, praying, “My Father! If it is possible, let this cup of suffering be taken away from me. Yet I want your will to be done, not mine.” [NLT] I would like to link this ministry with our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Often Do You Use God’s Word In Prayer?

Contributed by James Dina on Jun 20, 2020

God’s Word has an essential role in all aspects of our prayer life. Our communion with God will be based on and include much communion through the Word.

How often do you use God’s word in Prayer? God’s Word has an essential role in all aspects of your prayer life. Your communion with God will be based on and include much communion through the Word. Your praise must of necessity make much use of Scripture as you praise the Lord. Whatever time you ...read more

Scripture: John 15:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Last Meal With The Master

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 10, 2018

Communion emphasizes our common unity in Christ. Message focuses on Communion's connections to Passover and ends with some correctives to help us not approach this meal in an unworthy manner.

Last Meal with the Master Mark 14:22-31 Rev. Brian Bill February 10-11, 2018 We all like a good meal, don’t we? I recently read what was served at some of history’s most memorable events. • At President Abraham Lincoln’s second Inaugural Ball in 1865, dinner was served at midnight on a 250-foot ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:22-31

Denomination: Baptist

Our Daily Bread Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jun 30, 2024

Approaching the Lord, especially at His communion table, requires reverence and repentance, as taking communion unworthily can lead to judgment. Our true desire should be a maturing relationship with the Lord, continually surrendering to His will and deepening our devotion to Him.

OUR DAILY BREAD John 6:30-35 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Once a month it is traditional for a Baptist church to have communion. We break the bread and partake of the wine so that we might always remember the Lord’s death until He returns (1 Corinthians 11:26). ...read more

Scripture: John 6:30-35

Denomination: Baptist

Run The Race!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 20, 2000

Finishing the race is critically important to all of us who would be followers of Jesus. And Hebrews 12:1-3 contains at least 3 pieces of advice that will help each of us faithfully run the race that is before us.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2011) ILL. The 1992 Summer Olympics featured two tremendously heart-rending moments. American sprinter Gail Devers, the clear leader in the 100 meter hurdles, tripped over the last barrier. She agonizingly pulled herself to her knees ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3, Psalm 5:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Love Test

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 1, 2002

It’s easy to say that we love God, isn’t it? As long as we don’t probe any deeper than that. But the Bible does probe deeper than that, & it asks more questions than just that one.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED - 2018) TEXT: 2 Corinthians 13:5; 1 Corinthians 11:26?31 A. I'm not thrilled about taking tests, & I'm glad my years of schooling are behind me. At my age the tests I take now are stress tests & EKGs & hearing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23, 1 Corinthians 11:27-31, 2 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Not Good For Man To Be Alone Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 13, 2010

To remain whole, to be together with others, we must be grounded in the Creator of all things.

March 15 2010 Caritas in Veritate Monday of 4th Week of Lent If you look carefully at the reading from the wonderful final chapters of Isaiah today, you can be struck by the parallel to the Holy Father’s encyclical. What we see in Isaiah is a vision of a human economy developed to its full ...read more

Scripture: John 4:43-54

Denomination: Catholic

I Am The Bread Of Life

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jan 25, 2010

A SERIES OF MESSAGES BASED ON JESUS' "I AM" STATEMENTS IN THE BOOK OF JOHN

I AM THE BREAD OF LIFE JOHN 6:25-41 INTRODUCTION: WHEN I WAS GROWING UP, SATURDAYS WERE ALWAYS A SPECIAL TIME AT OUR HOUSE. IT WAS A DAY THAT WE DID A GENERAL HOUSECLEANING. WE ALL HAD A JOB TO DO, AND MINE WAS TO DUST THE STAIRS, AND HELP CHANGE BED LINEN. IT WAS ALSO A SPECIAL DAY BECAUSE IT ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-41

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord's Supper: What Is It?

Contributed by John Eldridge on Feb 9, 2009

What is The Lords Supper? An explanation of the Lords Supper.

The Lord’s Supper What is it? Instituted by Jesus just hours before His death. We are commanded to repeat it at frequent intervals until the 2nd coming. 1. It takes the place of the Passover for Christians. a. Christ is our Passover lamb, Sacrificed to rebuke the Destroyer 1 Cor 5:7 2. It is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God